The India vs England 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds kicked off the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 with a gripping Day 1. India ended the day at 318/3, thanks to a commanding century from Shubman Gill (110)* and a solid opening stand between Yashasvi Jaiswal (78) and KL Rahul (42). This marks a new era for Indian Test cricket under Gill’s captaincy, following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Match Overview
📅 Date: June 20, 2025 📍 Venue: Headingley, Leeds 🏏 Score at Stumps – Day 1:
- India: 318/3 (76 overs)
- England Bowling Highlights: Brydon Carse 2/61, Ben Stokes 1/45 🎖️ Top Performer: Shubman Gill – 110* (off 162 balls)
Key Highlights
✅ India’s Strong Start
- Jaiswal and Rahul added 91 runs for the first wicket.
- Debutant Sai Sudharsan fell for a 4-ball duck, caught behind off Ben Stokes.
- Gill and Rishabh Pant (56)* built an unbeaten 126-run partnership to close the day.
✅ England’s Bowling Struggles
- Without James Anderson and Jofra Archer, England’s pace attack lacked bite.
- Brydon Carse was the pick of the bowlers, dismissing Rahul and Sudharsan.
- Shoaib Bashir and Chris Woakes failed to make breakthroughs on a flat pitch.
✅ Tribute to Air India Crash Victims
- Both teams wore black armbands and observed a minute’s silence before play to honor the victims of the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
Series Context
- This is the first match of the five-Test series in the new World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle.
- The series has been renamed the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, honoring two legends of the game.
- India last won a Test series in England in 2007.
Conclusion
Day 1 of the India vs England 1st Test belonged to the visitors, with Shubman Gill’s unbeaten century setting the tone for a promising series. With Pant looking solid and India commanding, Day 2 promises more action as England looks to bounce back.
📢 What are your thoughts on India’s new Test era? Can England fight back on Day 2? Let’s discuss!
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